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aster Jun 29, 2015 9:16 am
UK SIM card expiry
 
I usually travel to the UK once a year and would like to retain the same mobile number for various reasons. Of course I will make a quick call/txt every 3 or 6 months to keep the SIM "alive" if necessary, but what is the exact expiry date on a prepaid SIM with credit still on it? Does it change depending on the mobile operator? What is the expiry on EE for instance?

Jimmie76 Jun 29, 2015 9:53 am
Originally Posted by aster (Post 25043138)
I usually travel to the UK once a year and would like to retain the same mobile number for various reasons. Of course I will make a quick call/txt every 3 or 6 months to keep the SIM "alive" if necessary, but what is the exact expiry date on a prepaid SIM with credit still on it? Does it change depending on the mobile operator? What is the expiry on EE for instance?
It depends but it's usually 6 months I believe, I was with EE for a short while and it definitely is with them. It usually applies to unused credit as well although Three PAYG don't have expiring credit (as far as I know) although your number may be suspended after 180 days (6 months) of inactivity.

lhrsfo Jun 30, 2015 9:10 am
The website is the best place to find the exact policy for your particular plan. Often topping it up will reset the time, but that varies from carrier to carrier.


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